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Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
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Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

19th century
Description

A very attractive set of four Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with elegant balloon backs and beautifully flowing carved detail throughout. A refined and decorative set with excellent presence.

The backs are particularly striking with open carved scroll work forming a continuous flowing design. This style became highly popular in the Victorian period where comfort and visual impact were equally important in the dining room.

Raised on cabriole legs with carved detail to the knees giving a soft elegant stance. The frames are well shaped and show good quality craftsmanship.

The seats have been newly upholstered in a soft patterned fabric which complements the warmth of the walnut and provide comfortable ready to use seating.

Chairs of this type were designed for formal dining but today they work equally well as occasional seating or as statement side chairs in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with light age related wear. Frames are solid and sturdy. Newly upholstered.

Dimensions:

Height: 87.5 cm (34.45 in)

Width: 44 cm (17.32 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.54 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.11 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235774
Dealers Internal Reference
3073
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A very attractive set of four Victorian carved walnut dining chairs with elegant balloon backs and beautifully flowing carved detail throughout. A refined and decorative set with excellent presence.
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The backs are particularly striking with open carved scroll work forming a continuous flowing design.
London City Antiques

This style became highly popular in the Victorian period where comfort and visual impact were equally important in the dining room.

fig 1. A set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved openwork backrests, cabriole front legs, and patterned rose-coloured upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

Raised on cabriole legs with carved detail to the knees giving a soft elegant stance. The frames are well shaped and show good quality craftsmanship.

The seats have been newly upholstered in a soft patterned fabric which complements the warmth of the walnut and provide comfortable ready to use seating.

fig 2. A set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved openwork backrests, cabriole front legs, and patterned rose-coloured upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

Chairs of this type were designed for formal dining but today they work equally well as occasional seating or as statement side chairs in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with light age related wear. Frames are solid and sturdy. Newly upholstered.

Dimensions:

Height: 87.5 cm (34.45 in)

Width: 44 cm (17.32 in)

Depth: 42 cm (16.54 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.11 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Balloon Back Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235774
Dealers Internal Ref
3073
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved openwork backrests, cabriole front legs, and patterned rose-coloured upholstered seats.

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four

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A set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved openwork backrests, cabriole front legs, and patterned rose-coloured upholstered seats.
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
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A set of four Victorian walnut balloon back dining chairs featuring carved openwork backrests, cabriole front legs, and patterned rose-coloured upholstered seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Scroll carving, Braid trim
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

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Balloon back chairs originated during the mid-19th century in Great Britain and became a defining style of Victorian dining rooms. Their signature feature is a rounded, continuous timber frame shaped like a hot air balloon, frequently decorated with carved scrollwork.

Victorian balloon back chairs were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. The frames relied on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, paired with padded or drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved decorative motifs, natural age patina, and traditional joinery techniques underneath the seat frame. Genuine walnut wood exhibits deep grain patterns and subtle tonal variations that differ from modern reproductions.

Victorian balloon back chairs can be mixed with a minimalist modern dining table to create a balanced, eclectic contrast. They also serve effectively as individual accent seating in hallways, bedrooms, or home offices.

Dust walnut timber frames regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood grain. Keep seating away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement and fabric fading.
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